Okaloosa County School Board — Workshop Meeting, November 12, 2024 — reading text

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Workshop Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Training Room 9:00 a.m. *********************************************** NOTICE: This Board Meeting is being live-streamed for the convenience of the public at the video link above or at https://www.okaloosaschools.com/district/sb/meetings/2024 *********************************************** 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Nov 12, 2024 - Workshop Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Nov 12, 2024 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.1 Recognition of the winners of the Pedestrian Safety Poster Contest held by the Healthy Communities Okaloosa County Health Improvement Partnership (OCHIP), presented by Superintendent Chambers. Meeting : Nov 12, 2024 - Workshop Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content The Healthy Communities Okaloosa County Health Improvement Partnership (OCHIP) group will recognize winners in the four Pedestrian Safety Month Poster Contest categories. Winners will receive a $100 gift card, certificate from all the local mayors, and their posters will be displayed in local government buildings for the public to enjoy. The four poster categories are elementary school, middle school, high school, and Committee Choice Award (students from Silver Sands and Richbourg). Winners: Committee's Choice 1. Ms. Daniel's Class - Richbourg 2. Gemma Henry - Silver Sands 3. Charlotte Cooper - Richbourg Elementary 1. Khaleesi DeChoudens – Laurel Hill 2. Roziyakhon Sobinora - Bluewater 3. Isabella Wesbur - Northwest Florida Ballet Academie Middle 1. McKenzie Linger - Shoal River 2. Katherine Hull - Ruckel 3. Ohanna Kooima - Shoal River High 1. Asher Guillory - Crestview 2. Lydia Barsky - Niceville 3. Tucker Kirkland - Niceville In addition, multiple child care facilities throughout Okaloosa County participated in the Pedestrian Safety Month Poster Contest. Anthony McKinney will accept the first-place award on behalf of Stepping Stones Early Learning Academy. Captain Jason Fulghum of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office will present the certificate. 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.2 Proclamation of National Education Support Professionals Day, presented by Superintendent Marcus Chambers. Meeting : Nov 12, 2024 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Proclamation of National Education Support Professionals Day designated as November 20, 2024. Public Content The Superintendent will present a Proclamation recognizing November 15,2023, as National Education Support Professionals Day. File Attachments Proclamation - Education Support Professional Day 2024.pdf (298 KB) 5. Public Comment - Agenda Items Only (Blue Card) Subject : 5.1 Members of the public desiring to address the School Board regarding Agenda items only - Form MIS 5241 Discussion of Agenda Items (Blue Card) Meeting : Nov 12, 2024 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Nov 12, 2024 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Workshop Meeting of October 28, 2024; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 28, 2024, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Nov 12, 2024 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of October 28, 2024; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 28, 2024. File Attachments 10-28-2024 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (123 KB) 10-28-2024 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (76 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.3 Appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Laurel Hill School for weight room equipment in the amount of $25,251.00, presented by Tim Bryant, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Nov 12, 2024 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Nov 12, 2024 Absolute Date : Nov 12, 2024 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $25,251.00 Budgeted : Yes Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appropriation of District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds to Laurel Hill School for weight room flooring in the amount of $25,251.00. Public Content District 4 School Board Member Capital Outlay Funds will be appropriated to Laurel Hill School for weight room equipment in the amount of $25,251.00. File Attachments Laurel Hill Weight Room Quote.pdf (002).crdownload.pdf (13 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.4 Approval to name the new K-8 school in Crestview, presented by  Linda Evanchyk, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Nov 12, 2024 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the name of the new K-8 school in Crestview. Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.5 Request to advertise a Public Hearing for adoption of revised School Board Policy 06-08 Complaints Relating to Employees, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Nov 12, 2024 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Nov 12, 2024 Absolute Date : Nov 12, 2024 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the request to advertise a Public Hearing for adoption of revised School Board Policy 06-08 Complaints Relating to Employees. Public Content A Public Hearing will be advertised to receive public input and consider approval on the proposed amendments to School Board Policy 06-08 Complaints Relating to Employees. The proposed amendments under the new policy align language protecting employees from false claims made by students or other employees. The purpose and effect of the proposed amendments to the policy is to provide for disciplinary action against an employee or student who is found to have made false